Potential Future Recruits - Part II

[Iceburg]

All we can hope for now is a little Zwakman.

Not quite what you are asking for, but at least at the right end of the alphabet, there is a ninth grade Zmolek at Rochester Century.

[AZ-NB-WB]

I sure could go for a young Crowley and Westrum. Probably not for awhile on those two names.

[Davey J.]

I sure could go for a young Crowley and Westrum. Probably not for awhile on those two names.

I'd take a Gernander, a Richards and a Pederson too!

[streakygopher]

I sure could go for a young Crowley and Westrum. Probably not for awhile on those two names.

I'd take a Gernander, a Richards and a Pederson too!

Kenny Gernander was one heckuva college hockey player. He was a ranger, wasn't he?

[Iceburg]

Kenny Gernander was one heckuva college hockey player. He was a ranger, wasn't he?

Greenway

[AZ-NB-WB]

It will be interesting to see how Tyler Nanne and Shane Gersich progress in the next couple of years.

[george]

I sure could go for a young Crowley and Westrum. Probably not for awhile on those two names.

I'd take a Gernander, a Richards and a Pederson too!

In Edina we've got a Chorske, a Bell, some Williamsons and Hankinsons skating and looking good at various levels and both genders. (although I'd like to see the Bellows kid in Maroon and Gold, but I expect him to go MJ, same with the Lawtons)

[WestCoastGopherGuy]

adam tambellini- bchl- commits to UND and the article states he chose them over michigan, penn state and the U. im surprised the U supposedly offered this kid a scholarship seeing as how many skilled forwards they have set in 2012 and 2013. im guessing they were pursuing him prior to the loui/vinni/guertler/cammarata/fasching run.. hammy?

enough skill. still hoping the gophers land one or two undrafted, 20 year old serratore types.

[Hammy]

I'd have to ask a few people about it but you are probably right on the timing.

[Iceburg]

Any Lakeville folks out there that could answer a question for me.

Charlie Lindgren
Andrew Lindgren
Ryan Lindgren

Are these kids all brothers?

Feel free to E-mail me.

[mariucci]

Any Lakeville folks out there that could answer a question for me.

Charlie Lindgren
Andrew Lindgren
Ryan Lindgren

Are these kids all brothers?

Feel free to E-mail me.

Charlie and Ryan are brothers, not sure about andrew

[Iceburg]

Charlie and Ryan are brothers, not sure about andrew

Ryan was the one I was most curious about. I had heard that the two goalies were brothers somewhere else. Do you know if Ryan played on a team in Florida last year? I saw the Shattuck bantam team play on Saturday, Ryan looks like a kid with a nice future.

[Goldy77]

Any talk going on about this guy?
http://ushl2011.stats.pointstreak.com/p ... sonid=7561

[Iceburg]

Any talk going on about this guy?
http://ushl2011.stats.pointstreak.com/p ... sonid=7561

Not a name that I've heard.

[mariucci]

Charlie and Ryan are brothers, not sure about andrew

Ryan was the one I was most curious about. I had heard that the two goalies were brothers somewhere else. Do you know if Ryan played on a team in Florida last year? I saw the Shattuck bantam team play on Saturday, Ryan looks like a kid with a nice future.

As far as I know he only played for Lakeville and Shattucks.

[fightclub30]

Don Lucia was at the Benilde vs Shattuck game last night. Any idea who he was there to watch?

[Iceburg]

Don Lucia was at the Benilde vs Shattuck game last night. Any idea who he was there to watch?

Sophomore defenseman Jack Glover for Benilde is a player that is drawing a lot of attention. Sophomore forward Max Becker of Shattuck (from California) is also highly regarded, although I haven't heard specific schools with him and there are WHL rumors with him also. Shattuck juniors Tyler Vesel (forward from Rochester) and Willie Raskob (defenseman from Hastings) might be possibilities.

[streakygopher]

Don Lucia was at the Benilde vs Shattuck game last night. Any idea who he was there to watch?

Sophomore defenseman Jack Glover for Benilde is a player that is drawing a lot of attention. Sophomore forward Max Becker of Shattuck (from California) is also highly regarded, although I haven't heard specific schools with him and there are WHL rumors with him also. Shattuck juniors Tyler Vesel (forward from Rochester) and Willie Raskob (defenseman from Hastings) might be possibilities.

Remember when players from Rochester and Hastings actually played in Rochester and Hastings? Ah, those were the days.

[WestCoastGopherGuy]

any idea who lucia might have been scouting in the ushl last weekend? he mentioned his trip out east was a recruiting trip but that he decided to go to notre dame/indianapolis since it "worked out" that he was in the area. i assumed an indiana game? (still holding out some hope tarasov might be ncaa eligible after all..)

Dave

[Iceburg]

any idea who lucia might have been scouting in the ushl last weekend? he mentioned his trip out east was a recruiting trip but that he decided to go to notre dame/indianapolis since it "worked out" that he was in the area. i assumed an indiana game? (still holding out some hope tarasov might be ncaa eligible after all..)

Dave

Did a quick check. Looks like Indiana did not have a home game during that weekend.

[WestCoastGopherGuy]

any idea who lucia might have been scouting in the ushl last weekend? he mentioned his trip out east was a recruiting trip but that he decided to go to notre dame/indianapolis since it "worked out" that he was in the area. i assumed an indiana game? (still holding out some hope tarasov might be ncaa eligible after all..)

Dave

Did a quick check. Looks like Indiana did not have a home game during that weekend.

well then, haha. maybe lucias just writing off his vacation as a business expense

[Iceburg]

any idea who lucia might have been scouting in the ushl last weekend? he mentioned his trip out east was a recruiting trip but that he decided to go to notre dame/indianapolis since it "worked out" that he was in the area. i assumed an indiana game? (still holding out some hope tarasov might be ncaa eligible after all..)

Dave

Did a quick check. Looks like Indiana did not have a home game during that weekend.

well then, haha. maybe lucias just writing off his vacation as a business expense

The Chicago USHL team didn't have a home game either. Muskegon maybe? It's about 125 miles from South Bend to Muskegon and they had home games on both Friday and Saturday. If that's actually where he went, your guess is as good as mine as to who he might have been looking at.

Culver Academy (a Shattuck-like boarding school) is close to South Bend also. Probably a long shot on that one, but stranger things have happened.

[Slap Shot]

With the number of smaller guys coming in in the near future, would the Gophers have room/interest in Baskin?

[Gopher99]

Eagan's Will Merchant, a Mr. Hockey Candidate, commits to Maine. I don't think the U was interested but I had heard some current WCHA schools gave him some looks. The times I've seen him play he seems like a smart, physical player who can find the net. I wouldn't be suprised if he did well at the college level.

FWIW - he is the 4th Division-1 commitment on the team, the second choosing Maine (Defenseman Sam Wolfe committed last week to Maine, Michael Zajac to Princeton, and Eli May to Mankato).

[streakygopher]

Eagan's Will Merchant, a Mr. Hockey Candidate, commits to Maine. I don't think the U was interested but I had heard some current WCHA schools gave him some looks. The times I've seen him play he seems like a smart, physical player who can find the net. I wouldn't be suprised if he did well at the college level.

FWIW - he is the 4th Division-1 commitment on the team, the second choosing Maine (Defenseman Sam Wolfe committed last week to Maine, Michael Zajac to Princeton, and Eli May to Mankato).

I think he's a really good two-way player. Gophers didn't show interest. Hope he's really good because he can't hurt the Gophers.

[Zwak]

If this guy isn't a future UND recruit, I don't know who is.

http://www.break.com/index/so-this-guy-is-back-2299593

[Bash Brother]

He's on the second line...

[Hscout000]

If this guy isn't a future UND recruit, I don't know who is.

http://www.break.com/index/so-this-guy-is-back-2299593

Haha, that is awesome. He for sure is a Sioux.

[Chris Eckes]

I dunno... no lawnmowers

[chopper 1]

any idea who lucia might have been scouting in the ushl last weekend? he mentioned his trip out east was a recruiting trip but that he decided to go to notre dame/indianapolis since it "worked out" that he was in the area. i assumed an indiana game? (still holding out some hope tarasov might be ncaa eligible after all..)

Dave

Did a quick check. Looks like Indiana did not have a home game during that weekend.

well then, haha. maybe lucias just writing off his vacation as a business expense

The Chicago USHL team didn't have a home game either. Muskegon maybe? It's about 125 miles from South Bend to Muskegon and they had home games on both Friday and Saturday. If that's actually where he went, your guess is as good as mine as to who he might have been looking at.

Culver Academy (a Shattuck-like boarding school) is close to South Bend also. Probably a long shot on that one, but stranger things have happened.

I believe he was in south bend for Mario's "official" visit to Notre Dame. Seems odd he would be taking his official visit after committing but I read some place he was taking it.

[Hammy]

I believe he was in south bend for Mario's "official" visit to Notre Dame. Seems odd he would be taking his official visit after committing but I read some place he was taking it.

Mario's visit was on that Saturday. They are wondering about Friday.

[WeissFC]

any idea who lucia might have been scouting in the ushl last weekend? he mentioned his trip out east was a recruiting trip but that he decided to go to notre dame/indianapolis since it "worked out" that he was in the area. i assumed an indiana game? (still holding out some hope tarasov might be ncaa eligible after all..)

Dave

Did a quick check. Looks like Indiana did not have a home game during that weekend.

well then, haha. maybe lucias just writing off his vacation as a business expense

The Chicago USHL team didn't have a home game either. Muskegon maybe? It's about 125 miles from South Bend to Muskegon and they had home games on both Friday and Saturday. If that's actually where he went, your guess is as good as mine as to who he might have been looking at.

Culver Academy (a Shattuck-like boarding school) is close to South Bend also. Probably a long shot on that one, but stranger things have happened.

This may already be known, but the primary reason for the trip to Indiana was for the Super Bowl. It just so happened to "work out" that South Bend isn't too far out of the way. Not sure if this clears anything up.

[streakygopher]

any idea who lucia might have been scouting in the ushl last weekend? he mentioned his trip out east was a recruiting trip but that he decided to go to notre dame/indianapolis since it "worked out" that he was in the area. i assumed an indiana game? (still holding out some hope tarasov might be ncaa eligible after all..)

Dave

Did a quick check. Looks like Indiana did not have a home game during that weekend.

well then, haha. maybe lucias just writing off his vacation as a business expense

The Chicago USHL team didn't have a home game either. Muskegon maybe? It's about 125 miles from South Bend to Muskegon and they had home games on both Friday and Saturday. If that's actually where he went, your guess is as good as mine as to who he might have been looking at.

Culver Academy (a Shattuck-like boarding school) is close to South Bend also. Probably a long shot on that one, but stranger things have happened.

This may already be known, but the primary reason for the trip to Indiana was for the Super Bowl. It just so happened to "work out" that South Bend isn't too far out of the way. Not sure if this clears anything up.

It clears up the fact that he was padding his expense account.

[Leo]

Was reading the Hockey Hub story on Joey Lau, the sophomore from Blaine. Had not heard a lot about him to date, but the article caught my interest. Anyone out there willing to weigh in on what is still a prospect in the making, and the Gophers interest in him? (Aside from the prospects of a Rau-Lau-Roo/Kloos line. )

[Hscout000]

Blaine has 3 sophomores that could be really good if they continue to develop.

Joey Lau- 5' 6" 140 lbs Forward-Made it to NY for select 15's
Alex Copa- 6' 170lbs Defenseman- Rated one of the top d at select 15's festival with Jack Glover from BSM
http://ushr.com/news/20110701
Tyler Cline- 5' 6" 150lbs

All three have great speed, need to continue to develop but are on the same level as other top sophomores (eg Sheehy, Kuhlman, Snuggerud)

[Maize]

Was reading the Hockey Hub story on Joey Lau, the sophomore from Blaine. Had not heard a lot about him to date, but the article caught my interest. Anyone out there willing to weigh in on what is still a prospect in the making, and the Gophers interest in him? (Aside from the prospects of a Rau-Lau-Roo/Kloos line. )

That article pretty much summed it up. Really good scorer, but never going to be very big. He had a pretty good summer last year where I think he led the Minnesota Select 15s in scoring, and played on a line with Taylor Cammarata in a AAA tournament where they averaged like 5 points per game.

I'd add Notermann and Scheid to the list of really good Blaine sophomores. They'll be good if they keep them together.

[Hscout000]

http://psisites-am.stats.pointstreak.com/players-team-roster.html?teamid=318402&seasonid=7378

Here is the tounament stats for the 26ers. A team with tons of talent, Cammarata, Voltin, McCoshen, Lewis.
Looks like Lau and Copa played and were the only 96 birth years.

Does anyone know if Lau and Copa were members of the team or just for this tournament?

[WestCoastGopherGuy]

I wonder if the coaching staff is looking for another forward recruit for next year. with mattson, hansen, nick larson, sachetti and miller gone, along with very easily bjugstad and budish, that leaves 13 forwards on the roster (counting michaelson, kloos and two reillys). the other 9 being ambroz, boyd, condon, haula, isackson, jared larson, rau, serratore and warning. although the scoring will be lacking next year, still think they need to add another roll playing checker for the next few years.

[Beauner]

I wonder if the coaching staff is looking for another forward recruit for next year. with mattson, hansen, nick larson, sachetti and miller gone, along with very easily bjugstad and budish, that leaves 13 forwards on the roster (counting michaelson, kloos and two reillys). the other 9 being ambroz, boyd, condon, haula, isackson, jared larson, rau, serratore and warning. although the scoring will be lacking next year, still think they need to add another roll playing checker for the next few years.

Is Budish seriously a risk to leave at the end of the year?
I have been fairly unimpressed by him this season. Given the weapons he plays with (Bjugs and Rau) I would expect him to have more points this season.

[gopherhockeyfan7]

I wonder if the coaching staff is looking for another forward recruit for next year. with mattson, hansen, nick larson, sachetti and miller gone, along with very easily bjugstad and budish, that leaves 13 forwards on the roster (counting michaelson, kloos and two reillys). the other 9 being ambroz, boyd, condon, haula, isackson, jared larson, rau, serratore and warning. although the scoring will be lacking next year, still think they need to add another roll playing checker for the next few years.

Is Budish seriously a risk to leave at the end of the year?
I have been fairly unimpressed by him this season. Given the weapons he plays with (Bjugs and Rau) I would expect him to have more points this season.

He does a lot that doesn't show up on the scoresheet. There's more to the game than points. His play in the corners has been very good all season which has directly helped Bjugstad and Rau get to the front of the net and score. With that said, I wouldn't think he'd be leaving.

[Zwak]

I wonder if the coaching staff is looking for another forward recruit for next year. with mattson, hansen, nick larson, sachetti and miller gone, along with very easily bjugstad and budish, that leaves 13 forwards on the roster (counting michaelson, kloos and two reillys). the other 9 being ambroz, boyd, condon, haula, isackson, jared larson, rau, serratore and warning. although the scoring will be lacking next year, still think they need to add another roll playing checker for the next few years.

Is Budish seriously a risk to leave at the end of the year?
I have been fairly unimpressed by him this season. Given the weapons he plays with (Bjugs and Rau) I would expect him to have more points this season.

Nanne was Reusse & Mackey yesterday and said he thinks Budish is a good risk to leave mainly because the Predators would want to sign him now rather than possibly losing him as a free agent after his senior year.

[sec 16 row16 seat 16 17]

BUDISH isin't ready for the next step.

[ScoobyDoo]

BUDISH isin't ready for the next step.

When has that ever mattered?

[Bushwood Gopher]

I wonder if the coaching staff is looking for another forward recruit for next year. with mattson, hansen, nick larson, sachetti and miller gone, along with very easily bjugstad and budish, that leaves 13 forwards on the roster (counting michaelson, kloos and two reillys). the other 9 being ambroz, boyd, condon, haula, isackson, jared larson, rau, serratore and warning. although the scoring will be lacking next year, still think they need to add another roll playing checker for the next few years.

Is Budish seriously a risk to leave at the end of the year?
I have been fairly unimpressed by him this season. Given the weapons he plays with (Bjugs and Rau) I would expect him to have more points this season.

He does a lot that doesn't show up on the scoresheet. There's more to the game than points. His play in the corners has been very good all season which has directly helped Bjugstad and Rau get to the front of the net and score. With that said, I wouldn't think he'd be leaving.

They didn't recruit him to be a "corners" guy. Right now his career goals per game avg is barely higher than Mike Howe's or Evan Kaufmann's. And those two were primarily 3rd/4th line PK guys. Plain and simple he needs to score more. He has terrific linemates and gets a lot of PP time. He's been a pretty big underachiever in my book.

[Norm]

Not to mention his penalty in Denver killed us. All of which has no bearing on whether or not he goes pro.

[Beauner]

Is Budish seriously a risk to leave at the end of the year?
I have been fairly unimpressed by him this season. Given the weapons he plays with (Bjugs and Rau) I would expect him to have more points this season.

He does a lot that doesn't show up on the scoresheet. There's more to the game than points. His play in the corners has been very good all season which has directly helped Bjugstad and Rau get to the front of the net and score. With that said, I wouldn't think he'd be leaving.

They didn't recruit him to be a "corners" guy. Right now his career goals per game avg is barely higher than Mike Howe's or Evan Kaufmann's. And those two were primarily 3rd/4th line PK guys. Plain and simple he needs to score more. He has terrific linemates and gets a lot of PP time. He's been a pretty big underachiever in my book.

That's more of what I was getting at. I know he's been a great "grinder" type forward for the team and has done a good job being a physical presence but you don't typically see grinders leave college early. He was supposed to be an pretty high-end guy coming out of college, he plays on a line that generates offense as well as any other line in college, and yet is not showing up on the score sheet as much as I would expect him to. He also plays on the power play quite a bit. Another situation that doesn't necessarily require "corner work." I've just been disappointed with his production. When he scores, to me, it's more of a "Holy Budish scored!" moment than a "Chalk up another goal!" reaction like it is with Bjugstad and Rau etc. I expect more scoring out of my top-line forwards, especially ones that were so highly touted coming out of HS.
Not to mention the bone-headed penalty he took that killed us in Denver.

The contract situation I could understand (although eligibility-wise he's only a sophomore because of the redshirt year I don't think that matters with regards to draft rights).

[gopherhockeyfan7]

Not every highly touted recruit turns out to be a great college player. We've seen that too much recently. I can understand being disappointed in that regard. What I was getting at is that he seems to have taken a role on this team and he has been effective doing it. I don't think I'd put anybody else on that 1st line. On the PP, I would maybe take him off, but for who really? We loaded up most of our scoring punch on the 1st unit.

Edit: and yes that penalty was bad, but he's not typically the type of player to take that penalty so I would hope that it wouldn't happen again.

[Hammy]

There are so many different ways to look at departure possibilities. A player could decide to wait and become a free agent and sign with a team where his chances of making the NHL are better. It really depends on each individual situation and the team that owns his rights. You could play "what if" with a number of guys.

My feeling is Bjugstad is the only guy that is practically a lock to go pro.

No doubt the Gophers have been looking at forwards that could possibly step in next year if needed. Probably lower scholarship types with some grit and a bit of offensive upside.

[Goldy77]

Are we showing any interest in sophomore Connor Hurley from Edina.

[Bash Brother]

I want recruiting to happen in such a way that Jared Larson (en?) doesn't ever become an everyday player.

I like him fine but don't think he can play a 4th line role the way serratorre can and I don't want to see him playing with the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd lines.

[gopherguy13]

I wonder if the coaching staff is looking for another forward recruit for next year. with mattson, hansen, nick larson, sachetti and miller gone, along with very easily bjugstad and budish, that leaves 13 forwards on the roster (counting michaelson, kloos and two reillys). the other 9 being ambroz, boyd, condon, haula, isackson, jared larson, rau, serratore and warning. although the scoring will be lacking next year, still think they need to add another roll playing checker for the next few years.

Is Budish seriously a risk to leave at the end of the year?
I have been fairly unimpressed by him this season. Given the weapons he plays with (Bjugs and Rau) I would expect him to have more points this season.

Nanne was Reusse & Mackey yesterday and said he thinks Budish is a good risk to leave mainly because the Predators would want to sign him now rather than possibly losing him as a free agent after his senior year.

So once a player reaches a certain age, and the team doesn't sign him, he just becomes a free agent?

So, theoretically, if a very good college player didn't want to play for the team that drafted him, he could just stay all four years in college, become a free agent, and play for any team that wants him?

[Norm]

Isn't that what Wheeler did?

[Davey J.]

I will be shocked if Buddish ever plays a shift in the NHL. He's a finesse player in a power forward body...and he's simply way to slow to be effective at the NHL level.

[Beauner]

I wonder if the coaching staff is looking for another forward recruit for next year. with mattson, hansen, nick larson, sachetti and miller gone, along with very easily bjugstad and budish, that leaves 13 forwards on the roster (counting michaelson, kloos and two reillys). the other 9 being ambroz, boyd, condon, haula, isackson, jared larson, rau, serratore and warning. although the scoring will be lacking next year, still think they need to add another roll playing checker for the next few years.

Is Budish seriously a risk to leave at the end of the year?
I have been fairly unimpressed by him this season. Given the weapons he plays with (Bjugs and Rau) I would expect him to have more points this season.

Nanne was Reusse & Mackey yesterday and said he thinks Budish is a good risk to leave mainly because the Predators would want to sign him now rather than possibly losing him as a free agent after his senior year.

So once a player reaches a certain age, and the team doesn't sign him, he just becomes a free agent?

So, theoretically, if a very good college player didn't want to play for the team that drafted him, he could just stay all four years in college, become a free agent, and play for any team that wants him?

Theoretically, yes. Wheeler did something like that. The Coyotes offered him a max entry-level contract after he left Minnesota (4 years after being drafted) and he said no, opting to become a UFA instead. I believe the Coyotes then got a compensatory pick.
I think the team has 4 years to reach a contract agreement after drafting a player or said player can become a UFA. It is a little bit of a risk-reward though because you run the risk of losing money on the contract offer.

[Zwak]

I wonder if the coaching staff is looking for another forward recruit for next year. with mattson, hansen, nick larson, sachetti and miller gone, along with very easily bjugstad and budish, that leaves 13 forwards on the roster (counting michaelson, kloos and two reillys). the other 9 being ambroz, boyd, condon, haula, isackson, jared larson, rau, serratore and warning. although the scoring will be lacking next year, still think they need to add another roll playing checker for the next few years.

Is Budish seriously a risk to leave at the end of the year?
I have been fairly unimpressed by him this season. Given the weapons he plays with (Bjugs and Rau) I would expect him to have more points this season.

Nanne was Reusse & Mackey yesterday and said he thinks Budish is a good risk to leave mainly because the Predators would want to sign him now rather than possibly losing him as a free agent after his senior year.

So once a player reaches a certain age, and the team doesn't sign him, he just becomes a free agent?

So, theoretically, if a very good college player didn't want to play for the team that drafted him, he could just stay all four years in college, become a free agent, and play for any team that wants him?

Theoretically, yes. Wheeler did something like that. The Coyotes offered him a max entry-level contract after he left Minnesota (4 years after being drafted) and he said no, opting to become a UFA instead. I believe the Coyotes then got a compensatory pick.
I think the team has 4 years to reach a contract agreement after drafting a player or said player can become a UFA. It is a little bit of a risk-reward though because you run the risk of losing money on the contract offer.

You also run the risk of not having good years after you are a hot commodity. (see: Ryan Duncan)

[gopherguy06]

I watched some highlights online.

Is Andy Faust from HM on anyone's radar?

And is Tyler Naane another grandson?

[Six Hole]

I watched some highlights online.

Is Andy Faust from HM on anyone's radar?

And is Tyler Naane another grandson?

Pretty sure Lou implied at some point that Tyler would be a Gopher.

[Hobey Baker]

Kenny Gernander was one heckuva college hockey player. He was a ranger, wasn't he?

Greenway

Did he honestly do anything in a gopher jersey?

[Davey J.]

Kenny Gernander was one heckuva college hockey player. He was a ranger, wasn't he?

Greenway

Did he honestly do anything in a gopher jersey?

http://www.gopherhockeyhistory.com/play ... p?plID=332

[Hobey Baker]

I don't remember his 32 goal season? Nice numbers his JR and SR year.

[george]

And is Tyler Naane another grandson?

Louie's brother and Lou's grandson.

[littleeddiefour]

Anyone have information on the prospects of Jay Dickman from St. Paul Johnson, kid led the Metro in Goal Scoring albeit for a .500 team.

[AZ-NB-WB]

Clint Lewis looks like he still has not commited to anyone as of yet. Is he holding out or is it something different?

[dlw4gophers]

We are down 5 forwards for sure next year. If any underclassman leave it will be more. I only see 3 scheduled to come in. If you count Kloos that would be four. Does anyone have any info on some kids that are playing well in the USHL that we might be looking at.

[AZ-NB-WB]

We also have Six Defensemen returning with Mike Reilly and Brady Skeij coming in. Who is a potential to leave?

[sec 16 row16 seat 16 17]

i cant see any D-MEN leaving winning is a cure for guys wanting to stick around.

[gopherhockeyfan7]

We also have Six Defensemen returning with Mike Reilly and Brady Skeij coming in. Who is a potential to leave?

I bet Helgeson and Holl will just get significantly less ice time.

[Davey J.]

Is this kid on the Gophers' radar? http://networkedblogs.com/uNE5m

[Smokey_Bones]

Is this kid on the Gophers' radar? http://networkedblogs.com/uNE5m

The link says he plays in the Q. He can't play in the ncaa.

[dryfly]

We also have Six Defensemen returning with Mike Reilly and Brady Skeij coming in. Who is a potential to leave?

Alt and Schmidt.

There was talk at the beginning of the season Alt would go pro. He has the size and has played well.

Schmidt [if I read it right] is undrafted and a potential free agent. With the year he is having it would not surprise me to see him get a juicy offer.

No way a sure thing either go but good to have the pipeline full regardless.

[Davey J.]

Is this kid on the Gophers' radar? http://networkedblogs.com/uNE5m

The link says he plays in the Q. He can't play in the ncaa.

Whoops...forgot about that little rule.

[Hammy]

We also have Six Defensemen returning with Mike Reilly and Brady Skeij coming in. Who is a potential to leave?

Six defensemen? In terms of graduation, we lose NO defensemen. So we would have eight guys returning and the two additional recruits.

Personally, I will be a little surprised if we lose anybody on defense. Maybe a kid like Thompson would consider leaving if he decides he is in a Lofquist situation and doesn't like the playing time options. But none of the other guys are really prime candidates quite yet. I think Schmidt enjoys college a lot and he seems to have a good relationship with Guentzel. I suppose if somebody came along and gave him a Stu Bickel type of offer, he could go. But I kind of doubt he'd get that at this stage.

If they did not lose anybody on D, I sort of wonder if they may ask Ben Marshall to move up to forward for a season... just pure speculation on my part. But he has the kind of skill to produce up front if needed and doing something like that could create a situation for more talent on the ice

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We also have Six Defensemen returning with Mike Reilly and Brady Skeij coming in. Who is a potential to leave?

If they did not lose anybody on D, I sort of wonder if they may ask Ben Marshall to move up to forward for a season... just pure speculation on my part. But he has the kind of skill to produce up front if needed and doing something like that could create a situation for more talent on the ice

I've wondered about the potential for this kind of move, too. Particularly if, like you say, they don't lose any defensemen early. They'll have a glut of good D-men and will be pretty thin at forward given the seniors that are leaving, the likely early departure of Bjugstad and possibly Haula also.

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We also have Six Defensemen returning with Mike Reilly and Brady Skeij coming in. Who is a potential to leave?

If they did not lose anybody on D, I sort of wonder if they may ask Ben Marshall to move up to forward for a season... just pure speculation on my part. But he has the kind of skill to produce up front if needed and doing something like that could create a situation for more talent on the ice

I've wondered about the potential for this kind of move, too. Particularly if, like you say, they don't lose any defensemen early. They'll have a glut of good D-men and will be pretty thin at forward given the seniors that are leaving, the likely early departure of Bjugstad and possibly Haula also.

Would Marshall hit or be more physical as a forward? Seems like he's a bit of paper tiger in that department. I wonder if he is strong enough.

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We also have Six Defensemen returning with Mike Reilly and Brady Skeij coming in. Who is a potential to leave?

Six defensemen? In terms of graduation, we lose NO defensemen. So we would have eight guys returning and the two additional recruits.

Personally, I will be a little surprised if we lose anybody on defense. Maybe a kid like Thompson would consider leaving if he decides he is in a Lofquist situation and doesn't like the playing time options. But none of the other guys are really prime candidates quite yet. I think Schmidt enjoys college a lot and he seems to have a good relationship with Guentzel. I suppose if somebody came along and gave him a Stu Bickel type of offer, he could go. But I kind of doubt he'd get that at this stage.

If they did not lose anybody on D, But he I sort of wonder if they may ask Ben Marshall to move up to forward for a season... just pure speculation on my part. has the kind of skill to produce up front if needed and doing something like that could create a situation for more talent on the ice

That would be a pretty interesting option for deploying Marshall. It worked out pretty well when Coach Woog moved Larry Olimb up to center. I like the idea.